University of Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences (UAHS), Shimoga Admission 2023: Courses, Application Process, Fees

Bangalore, Karnataka

State University

University of Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences (UAHS), is an integrated university located in the state of Karnataka. It is recognized as one of Farm Universities of Karnataka that came into existence in 2013. The university has six affiliated colleges that offer courses in agriculture and horticulture sciences.

University of Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences offers course of B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, M.Sc. in a number of specializations, Ph.D. in Agriculture and Diploma in Agriculture. There is a provision of lateral entry admission for diploma holders into B.Sc. degree programs offered by the University.

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UAHS Highlights
UAHS B.Sc Admission
UAHS M.Sc Admission
UAHS PhD Admission
UAHS Application Process

Those who wish to take admission in one of the affiliated colleges of University in any undergraduate degree course must appear in CET conducted by KEA.
Admissions to postgraduate and Ph.D. courses are carried through common entrance test conducted by Farm Universities of Karnataka.
Diploma course admissions are done on the basis of merit of SSLC marks.
Lateral Entry admissions for diploma holder are done on the basis of entrance test.
Candidates applying under agriculture quota must apply separately for practical test.

Admission Highlights

Name of the Institute	University of Agriculture & Horticulture Sciences (UAHS)
Type of Institute	Farm University, State Government
Basic Admission Criteria	UG – CET Karnataka PG & Ph.D. – PGCET Diploma – Merit Based Lateral Entry – CMAFFU
Name of Entrance	Common Entrance Test (KCET) Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) Common Admission for Farm Universities (CMAFFU)
Counselling	Yes
Reservation	Yes

UAHS, Shimoga B.Sc. Admission 2023

UAHS specializes in agriculture and horticulture sciences and offers degree program in B.Sc at undergraduate level. Admissions are done through CET conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For each course, there is a reservation of 23.8% for actual cultivators or children of farming family of Karnataka. Candidates applying under Agriculturist Quota have to appear for separate practical test conducted by KEA.

Candidates seeking admission in B.Sc. courses in the University should pass two-year Pre University Course (PUC) of Karnataka or its equivalent in PCB or any other Science subjects. Lateral Entry admissions to diploma holders are based on performance in qualifying Diploma and Common Admission Test conducted by Farm Universities of Karnataka.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
B.Sc	Agriculture	10+2 in science stream (PCB) with minimum 50% marks.	CET and Counselling. CET , Practical Test and Document Verification for Agriculturist Quota candidates.
	Horticulture
	Forestry
B.Sc Lateral Entry	Agriculture	Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture from any of the Farm Universities in Karnataka.		Entrance-cum-merit based.
B.Sc Lateral Entry	Horticulture			Entrance-cum-merit based.

Key Points for Admission:

Agriculturist Quota candidates must secure minimum 50% marks in Practical Examination to claim a seat.
There is a provision for giving equal weightage to PUC or 10+2 marks and CET scores based on which common rank list will be prepared and displayed separately for admission to the courses.

UAHS, Shimoga M.Sc. Admission 2023

The University offer M.Sc. degree in various specializations of agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Candidates applying for M.Sc. degree must possess bachelor’s degree in the concerned discipline by securing minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or its equivalent from a recognized Farm University recognized by ICAR.

All postgraduate admissions are done through common admission process (PGCET) conducted for four Farm Universities of Karnataka and merit of qualifying degree. A merit list will be drawn on the basis of entrance test, marks in qualifying exam, and other academic achievements.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
M.Sc. Agriculture	Genetics & Plant Breeding	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum OGPA of 6/10 or its equivalent	PGCET and counselling.
	Agronomy
	Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
	Agricultural Entomology
	Plant Pathology
	Agricultural Extension
M.Sc. Horticulture	Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
	Fruit Science
	Vegetable Sciences
	Horticultural Entomology
	Crop Improvement & Biotechnology
	Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic crops
M.Sc. Forestry	Plantation Technology

Note: While determining the merit list 45% weightage is given to entrance test marks, 50% to CGPA of qualifying degree and 5% for other academic achievements.

UAHS, Shimoga Ph.D. Admission 2023

At research level Doctorate degree is offered in five subjects of agriculture. Admissions in Ph.D. programs require Master’s Degree in the relevant subject or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Farm Universities or Institutes recognized by ICAR. Candidates must secure minimum of CGPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4 (Trimester System) or CGPA of 7.5 out of 10 (Semester System).

Selection of applicants will be based on written test conducted by the University itself. For final selection, score of entrance test, academic qualifications, and work experience will be taken into consideration.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
Ph.D.	Genetics & Plant Breeding	Master’s degree in the concerned subject or an equivalent qualification with minimum of OGPA of 2.50/4.00 (Trimester System) or OGPA of 7.50/10.00 (Semester System). For reserved category candidates minimum OGPA required is 2.00/4.00 (Trimester System) or OGPA of minimum 7.00/10.00 (Semester System) is needed.	Entrance test conducted by the University
	Agronomy
	Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
	Agricultural Entomology
	Plant Pathology

Note: For SC/ST and reserved category candidates a minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4 (Trimester System) or CGPA of minimum 7 out of 10 (Semester System) is required.

UAHS, Shimoga Application Process 2023

UG Application:

Visit the official website of KEA to register for KCET by filling correct details.
Candidate has to pay application fees of INR 650 for General/OBC and INR 500 via bank challan.

Agriculturist Quota:

Practical Test Fees is INR 500 for General and OBC category and INR 250 for SC, ST and Category candidates.
The fees has to be paid at Practical Test Centre at the time of verification of document in the form of DD drawn in favor of Comptroller of UAHS, Shivamogga.

PG and Ph.D:

Applicants have to apply online and pay the requisite application fee of INR 500 for SC/ST candidates and INR 1000/for others on or before June 21 on the UAHS official website.
The fee amount could be paid through e-payment to the A/c No. 2737101017655 of the Assistant Comptroller, UHS, PG Admission, payable at Canara Bank, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru (IFSC Code- CNRB0002737).

Lateral Entry

Candidates had to apply online and pay application fee of INR 1000 for General category and INR 500 for SC/ST category candidates through e-challan in favor of Comptroller, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru to Account – GKVK 2016 A/C.